If your HbA1c is 70mmol or above, this could delay your routine surgery. Speak to your diabetic nurse or GP as your medication may need reviewing, or you may need support from a dietitian.
It is important to have controlled blood sugars to:
- improve healing after surgery
- reduce long term health complications, such as: high blood sugars can seriously damage part of your body, such as your feet and your eyes
Not controlling your diabetes can lead to:
- Nephropathy
- Ketoacidosis
- Neuropathy
- Retinopathy
- Hypoglycaemia
- Hyperglycaemia
- Cardiovascular disease
For more information on diabetes visit the Diabetes UK website - https:/
Daily exercise (within own limitations) can reduce blood sugars in diabetic patients.
